Table 3.
Summative evaluation: Checklist of nursing activities performed by nursing students in Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) simulated scenario
| NURSING ASSESSMENT (20 points) | YES | NO | Points |
| They perform a focused respiratory exploration through appropriate pulmonary auscultation (5 points) | |||
| They recognise correctly signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, including SaO2 (5 points) | |||
| They assess correctly haemodynamic signs and symptoms (5 points) | |||
| They interpret correctly the complementary tests ordered by the physician (5 points) | |||
| CLINICAL JUDGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING (20 points) | YES | NO | Points |
| They diagnose correctly the patient’s clinical situation (5 points) | |||
| They prioritise adequately nursing interventions (5 points) | |||
| They re-evaluate the patient according to nursing assessment (5 points) | |||
| They apply the appropriate treatment for respiratory distress at the right time (5 points) | |||
| CLINICAL MANAGEMENT AND NURSING CARE (30 points) | YES | NO | Points |
| Handwashing (2.5 points) | |||
| Use of gloves (2.5 points) | |||
| They place the patient in semi-Fowler position (2.5 points) | |||
| Proper pulse oximeter placement (2.5 points) | |||
| Proper EEG electrodes placement (2.5 points) | |||
| Proper blood pressure cuff placement (2.5 points) | |||
| They apply correctly the adequate oxygen therapy according to nursing assessment (2.5 points) | |||
| They call a physician (2.5 points) | |||
| They follow properly physician instructions (2.5 points) | |||
| They administer correctly the prescribed medication (2.5 points) | |||
| They evaluate the patient’s response to the medical treatment administered (2.5 points) | |||
| They perform correctly the complementary test ordered by the physician (2.5 points) | |||
| COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (15 points) | YES | NO | Points |
| They introduce themselves to the patient (3 points) | |||
| They reduce the patient’s anxiety (3 points) | |||
| They show empathy, active listening and respect when they communicate with the patient and/or family (3 points) | |||
| Appropriate communication with the physician (3 points) | |||
| Appropriate communication among team members (3 points) | |||
| TEAMWORK (15 points) | YES | NO | Points |
| Appropriate coordination among team members and they demonstrate an effective teamwork (15 points) | |||
| TOTAL | |||